It is confirmed today that an anime film adaptation of Konami Digital Entertainment’s game app for females, Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆, is now in the works for release in 2018.

The film titled Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆ MIRACLE 6 is animated by Production I.G (Ghost in The Shell, Kuroko’s Basketball), and distributed by Asmik Ace in Japan. Chiaki Kon, best known for her directorial works for Higurashi When They Cry, Junjo Romantica and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3, serves as director, alongside character designer Toru Okubo (Sengoku Basara).

The otome game app started its service in March 2013, and the anime film will be released for its 5th anniversary. The story of the game is set at a small restaurant in Habataki City. While managing the restaurant’s business as a newly-hired chef, players develop romantic relationship with the six male idols who are regular customers.